The Commons Health Committee has held a one off evidence session on children’s oral health. They were concerned about dental decay being the main cause of admission to hospital for children aged 5-9 and the high level of decay among some children. Only three MPs were present and the profession was represented by the CDO and dental head of Public Health England as well as two paediatric specialists.
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Inspectors from the GDC have raised concerns about a visit to the Aberdeen Dental School in April 2014. They found that twelve patients suffered poor treatment at a the school. This included damage to an adjacent tooth after work was carried out and tissue damage caused by hypochlorite. Some endodontic patients ended up with perforations, the over preparation of teeth and the wrong tooth being worked on.
The dental results of the latest GP Patient Survey for July/Sept 2014 have been announced. They show that 58% said that they had visited an NHS dentist in the last two years. 11% didn’t try to see an NHS dentist because they “didn’t need to go” or “do not like going” and 8% didn’t try because they “prefer private dentistry”. Of those who received NHS dental care in the last 2 years, 84% of respondents rated their NHS dental experience as positive, an increase of 0.5% compared with the previous year.
Read more: Most NHS dental patients rate their care as positive
The Scottish Government has reported that in 2013, nine in ten adults had some natural teeth, in line with their target that 90% of all adults living in Scotland would possess some natural teeth by 2010, although the proportion for women remained below the target level. In 2013, three quarters (74%) of adults reported visiting the dentist in the year prior to interview, an increase from 69% in 2009.
Read more: Fewer Scots are edentulous and more visit a dentist
A new study suggests that dental hygienists and therapists should be used to screen for dental caries and periodontal disease in a bid to improve the delivery of primary dental health care. The findings of the report – The Efficacy of Screening for Common Dental Diseases by Hygiene-Therapists A Diagnostic Test Accuracy Study – have important ramifications for service design in public-funded health systems, says Fiona Sandom, president of the British Association of Dental Therapists (BADT).
Read more: Oral screening is a role for dental hygienists and therapists, study suggests
The family of Richard Thomas, who died last weekend, have announced the arrangements for a Memorial Service, to which all are welcome. To gauge numbers, those planning to attend are asked to RSVP to the email address given below.
Richard Thomas, who had been ill for some time, was General Secretary, Federation of Local London Dental Committees. The funeral will be taking place privately.
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Early childhood caries (ECC) is a common oral health problem, particularly in disadvantaged and developing populations. Its causes are multifaceted, including feeding practices like breastfeeding. The link between breastfeeding and ECC is unclear. Key findings No significant association was found between breastfeeding and the development of early childhood caries (ECC). Nighttime breastfeeding was associated with an [read the full story...]
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Antiresorptive drugs, used to treat osteoporosis and metastatic bone disease, can complicate dental implant procedures by increasing the risk of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ). This systematic review investigates how these drugs affect the success and complications associated with osseointegrated dental implants. Key findings Antiresorptive drugs significantly increase the risk of (MRONJ), accounting for [read the full story...]
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The study assesses the impact of antibiotic prophylaxis on the incidence of infective endocarditis following invasive dental procedures, specifically focusing on the risk reduction for high-risk individuals.
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